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Odense Nightlife, Denmark

For a night out in Odense, one needs not look too far, because smack right in the center of town is the explosion of music, merriment and memories.

Nightlife in Odense begins with a lesson in gastronomy. Choose from the international cuisine of the town as seen in the array of restaurants that cater to almost every palate. The town center has everything from Mexican food in Tortilla, Flats Danish food in Jensen's Bøfhus or eastern in the Oriental Barbecue House.

The deepening night only solves to make the pulsating town square in Odense livelier. After dinner, escapades commence in bars and music clubs. The celebrated Franck A is the foremost choice for every party animal, or experience the beginning, middle and end of night all in one place. The Brandts Kladefabrik has everything the social scene requires - a restaurant, a cinema, bars and a café.

Music is the heart that pumps life into the Odense night scene. Moreover, the only worthy complement to good music aside from scrumptious food is warm company and a good pint of Odense’s local lager. Take note the lager is brewed in Odense, the same city where all the party happens. Speaking of music Odense does have its share of outdoor festivals that make pilgrims out of musicians and music fans alike.

Watch out for the open-air concerts in summer in Kongens Have and Den fynske Landsby, or if indoor fun is your kind of thing head to one of the 6 casinos in the city and play a game of chance or two, and then there is also something for those who opt to spend a quiet night in Odense. One may try attending the city’s steady features of orchestra and art performances held in different music halls and theaters. Spend the night under the glare of the silver screen; attend one of the many showings of mainstream and independents films in the Odense Film Festival. The same festival also has its international version which features foreign and local works for your viewing.

Then of course, there’s one more thing for a traveler to look forward to and that is the most endearing feature of any city - its people. The residents of Odense are reason enough for one visitor to fall in love with the place. They are a remarkably friendly lot that loves to celebrate and their passion for the natural pleasures of life is infectiously inspiring.

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